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Amantani Island is located 41 km away from Puno, where live 4000 people. Year after year the inhabitants of Amantani Island have been struggling for a better quality of life, so this tour has been created to support the people of the island, receiving from them lodging, food and an unforgettable experience in the middle of the Lake Titicaca. Upon arrival to Amantani Island the families will wait and escort you to the guesthouse for your homestay as a warm welcome. Then a traditional lunch prepared with local products. In the afternoon hiking up to the top of the Island (4130m) from where you will observe the magnificent sunset on the Titicaca, the highest and navigable lake in the world, and visit the pre Inca temple Pachatata, with more than 3000 years old, built by Pucara culture. You will have the chance to dinner together with our host family. Overnight at Amantani Island (Lake Titicaca).

Departure & Return Location

Port of Puno

Departure Time

8:00 am

Price Includes

Transport from Hotel / Port / Hotel

Motor Boat (for 02 days)

Tour Guide (English-Spanish)

Entrance Fees

01 Night Family House Accomodation

All meals on Amantani Island (guesthouse)

Price Excludes:

Any Private Expenses

Tips & Others not included in the program

Complementaries:

Sunscreen

T-Shirt & jacket

Camera

Back Pack

What to Expect

Amantani Island is composed by eight communities engaged in agriculture, corn, quinoa as well as crafts that are representative for their color.

The island has two natural viewpoints with a unique view of the majestic Lake Titicaca.

Tour duration is two days and one night, starting a visit to Los Uros Floating Island, then Amantani Island where you can watch the pre-Inca temples dedicated to the fertility of the earth (Pachamama and Pachatata).

Living Culture

Preincan contructions (Temples & farming terraces)

Weaving & Knitting activities

Farming activities

Fishing in Lake Titicaca

Local Custome

DAY 01:PUNO – UROS ISLAND – AMANTANI

Pick up from your hotel for your transfer to main port. A boat ride to the Island of Uros. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of Uros. The residents of the Uros use the totora reed (aquatic plant) that grows in the lake, to create life conditions and ensure that the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that generate these plants support the island. The Uros use the totora reed to build their islands, houses, for cooking, eating, and to sale in the city of Puno, besides to barter (exchange) with products such as quinoa, potatoes, barley and wool. This culture appeared over 3000 years ago and the people have spoken as a language Uro puquina, the last person who still spoke the Uru Puquina language died in 1951, now a day the population speak Aimara Language. On Uros live more than 2000 people, divided into 80 artificial islands built with totora reeds, where reed boats (balsa) are the unique method of transportation which is also used for fishing. Then a trip to Amantani Island is located 41 km away from Puno, where live 4000 people. Year after year the inhabitants of Amantani Island have been struggling for a better quality of life, so this tour has been created to support the people of the island, receiving from them lodging, food and an unforgettable experience in the middle of the Lake Titicaca. Upon arrival to Amantani Island the families will wait and escort you to Amantani Lodge for your homestay as a warm welcome. Then a traditional lunch prepared with local products. In the afternoon hiking up to the top of the Island from where you will observe the magnificent sunset on the Titicaca, the highest and navigable lake in the world, and visit the pre Inca temple Pachatata, with more than 3000 years old, built by Pucara and Tiawanaco cultures. Here we have the chance to dinner together with our host family. Overnight at Amantani Island.

DAY 02:AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE – PUNO

Breakfast included at guesthouse. Then we visit Taquile Island, famous for its craft production (declared cultural heritage of humanity), particularly for its beautiful textiles. The people still practice the moral principles of Inca as “Ama Sua” (do not steal) “Ama Quella” (do not be lazy) and “Ama Llulla” (do not lie) that are still used among inhabitants. The island is about 1.5 km wide and 5.7 km length. Taquile Island was a prison during the colonial period, now a day live 2000 people approximately, where people wear a special hat for example regarding the single or married and authorities. Visiting non-tourist areas you will appreciate the pre Inca temples, tombs and agriculture terraces (built by Pucara culture), its landscapes, traditional farming techniques and their customs. This visit can be tired, because its 565 steps to walk down to the main port, but worth it. Then a return trip to Puno. Transfer from port to hotel.

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